Head of Business & Economics

More Hongkongers can drive to Macau under expanded travel scheme

More Hong Kong permanent residents will soon be able to drive to Macau for work, sightseeing, family visits and business as the two cities move to expand an existing scheme to make better use of the Hong…

Penang schools battered by storm, officials pledge swift repairs and safety for students

KEPALA BATAS, May 1 — Four schools in Seberang Perai Utara (SPU), including a primary school, were damaged by a storm late yesterday evening. Penang Education director Mohamad Dziauddin Mat Saad said the schools…

Clashes break out in Miranshah following killing of tribal elder

MIRANSHAH: An intense exchange of fire erupted on Friday between members of the Darpa Khel tribe and militants in Miranshah, the district headquarters of North Waziristan, following the killing of tribal elder Malik…

Japanese man arrested after wife incinerated at zoo

Japanese police arrested a man for allegedly incinerating his dead wife at the zoo where he worked, officials and local media said Friday, following the discovery of human remains. Police arrested Tatsuya Suzuki on…

'Backbone of our society': President, premier pay tribute workers of Pakistan on International Labour Day

President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif termed the labour force of Pakistan the “backbone” of society and a “pillar of national strength” in statements commemorating International Labour Day on…

Japan's Sumitomo Corp. to sell its Madagascar nickel mine business

The Outrage Machine reloaded

I ONCE made the mistake of watching one Republic TV reel, and now my algorithm refuses to believe I want nothing to do with Arnab Goswami and his nightly shouting festival. Lately, the familiar theatre has returned on…

Labour rights

THE annual observance of May Day should move beyond statements about the state’s commitment to the rights of workers and serve, instead, as a stock-taking exercise to see how far the nation lags behind in securing fair…

Taxi drivers and operators welcome enhanced cross-border taxi scheme, although some cautious

Some are waiting to see how the measures will affect business.

NTUC to commit $37 million to help workers in 2026

NTUC, MOM and SNEF also formed the Tripartite Jobs Council to collectively help workers and businesses.

Storm damages over 30 homes and premises in Kepala Batas, no casualties reported

KEPALA BATAS, April 30 — More than 30 homes and business premises around Kepala Batas were reported damaged following a storm and strong winds this evening. Penang Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) assistant director of…

Lee vows zero compromise on workplace safety in Labor Day address

President Lee Jae Myung on Friday pledged unwavering commitment to workplace safety in his address to mark Labor Day at Cheong Wa Dae. "I will neither compromise nor make concessions on workplace safety," he said,…

PTCL ‘remains closely engaged’ with e&

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Tele­communication Company Limited (PTCL) said on Thursday that its managing shareholder ‘e&’ (formerly Etisalat) remains closely engaged with it, with a shared focus on delivering long-term…

Tiong says Malaysia’s tourist arrivals continue to grow despite Middle East conflict

KUALA LUMPUR, May 1 — Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing said tourist arrivals in Malaysia continue to grow despite the Middle East conflict. Tiong said this during a press conference with…

U.K. tempers hopes of U.S. reset despite king’s royal charmfest

King Charles III toured Washington, New York and Virginia over four days, meeting political and business elites as well as young people experiencing economic hardship.

HKFP Lens: ‘Bodies in Motion, Bodies at Rest’ – Gareth Brown’s 19 years of dance photography

Hong Kong photographer Gareth Brown has spent the past 19 years working on a personal project called “Bodies in Motion, Bodies at Rest” – using dance to showcase the city’s unique spots. Hong Kong Dance Company dancer…

Yacht tourists, hikers drive ‘golden week’ optimism for Hong Kong eateries

Hong Kong’s catering sector and hoteliers are expecting a business boost during the Labour Day “golden week” holiday from May 1 to 5, with industry leaders hoping the growing trend of mainland Chinese visitors hiking…

Trump Jr. gets taste of Seoul’s famed pork belly scene

Donald Trump Jr. added an unmistakably Korean stop to his Seoul itinerary this week: sizzling pork belly at one of the city’s best-known barbecue restaurants. The eldest son of U.S. President Donald Trump was spotted at…

Govt slashes passport delivery time to 14 days, orders offices to go cashless

ISLAMABAD: The government on Thursday slashed the delivery time for ordinary passports from 21 days to 14 days and ordered all passport offices to go fully cashless within 15 days. The decisions were taken at a…

China’s April factory activity expands despite Middle East war

China’s factory activity grew for a second straight month in April, official data showed Thursday, showing resilience despite surging energy prices and shipping disruption caused by the war in the Middle East. This…